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Network Architect Salary in Virginia (2026)
$67.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $100,505/year ($8,375/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 9th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 9,380 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $141,340 a year — though pay ranges from $85,050 for newcomers to $210,180 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $141,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $210,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,380 Network Architect jobs in Virginia (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Network Architect salary of $141,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $100,505 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $141,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,656 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,813 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$7,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $100,505 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Virginia?
- The median Network Architect salary in Virginia is $141,340 per year ($67.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,760 and $174,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $141,340, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $100,505 per year ($8,375 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 9,380 Network Architect jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.